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Title:
DOORS AND MAGNETIC LOCKS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2023/043462
Kind Code:
A1
Abstract:
Examples described herein relate to a system. For instance, the system may comprise an imaging sensor, a front door to transition between a first and a second position, wherein the front door is positioned in front of the imaging sensor when in the second position, a rear cover removably coupled to the front door, wherein the front door is to contact the rear cover, a front door magnet coupled to the front door, and a rear cover magnet coupled to the rear cover, wherein the rear cover magnet is to contact the front door magnet and lock the front door to the rear cover.

Inventors:
CHIU LIEN-CHIA (TW)
HO CHIN-CHANG (TW)
CHANG SHENG-TIEN (TW)
Application Number:
PCT/US2021/051077
Publication Date:
March 23, 2023
Filing Date:
September 20, 2021
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
HEWLETT PACKARD DEVELOPMENT CO (US)
International Classes:
H05K5/03; E05F17/00; H05K7/00
Foreign References:
DE69630845T22004-04-15
CN111012039A2020-04-17
CN111930250A2020-11-13
KR20110100549A2011-09-14
US9901003B22018-02-20
KR20060021608A2006-03-08
US20210212226A12021-07-08
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
CARTER, Daniel J. et al. (US)
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Claims:
What is claimed:

1. A system comprising: an imaging sensor; a front door to transition between a first and a second position, wherein the front door is positioned in front of the imaging sensor when in the second position; a rear cover removably coupled to the front door, wherein the front door is to contact the rear cover; a front door magnet coupled to the front door; and a rear cover magnet coupled to the rear cover, wherein the rear cover magnet is to contact the front door magnet and lock the front door to the rear cover.

2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the front door magnet is coupled to the front door through an inner slide rail.

3. The system of claim 1 , comprising an inner slide rail connected to the front door to transition the front door from the first position to the second position.

4. The system of claim 3, comprising a drive mechanism to exert a force on the inner slide rail to transition the front door from the first position to the second position.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the drive mechanism is connected to the inner slide rail via a drive link.

6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second position is a closed position.

7. An apparatus, comprising: an imaging sensor; a first inner slide rail to transition a first front door from a first position to a second position, wherein the first front door is to cover a first portion of the imaging sensor when in the second position; a second inner slide rail to transition a second front door from a third position to a fourth position, wherein the second front door is to cover a second portion of the imaging sensor when in the fourth position; a first front door magnet coupled to the first front door to lock the first front door to a rear cover; a second front door magnet coupled to the second front door to lock the second front door to the rear cover; a rear cover magnet to contact with the first front door magnet and lock the first front door to the rear cover; a second rear cover magnet to contact with the second front door magnet and lock the second front door to the rear cover; and a drive mechanism to transition the first front door into the second position and the second front door into the fourth position.

8. The apparatus of claim 6, comprising: a first lower screw on a first drive link to lock the first front door to the first rear cover; and a second lower screw on the second drive link to lock the second front door to the rear cover.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first front door magnet is coupled to the first front door via the first drive link and the second front door magnet is coupled to the second front door via the second drive link.

10. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the first inner slide rail connects to the first drive link to transition the first front door from the first position to the second position and the second inner slide rail connects to the second drive link to transition the second front door from the third position to the fourth position.

11. A device comprising: an imaging sensor; a first front door to cover the imaging sensor; an inner slide rail to transition the first front door between a first position and a second position; a first front door magnet connected to the front door to contact a first rear cover; a first rear cover magnet connected to the first rear cover to contact the first front door magnet, wherein the first front door is to lock to the first rear cover responsive to the first rear cover magnet contacting the first front door magnet; and a drive mechanism to exert a force on the inner slide rail to cause the inner slide rail to transition the first front door.

12. The device of claim 11 , further comprising a drive link connected to the inner slide rail to transition the inner slide rail on a lead screw in a first direction and a second direction.

13. The device of claim 11 , further comprising: a second front door adjacent to the first front door; and a second inner slide rail to transition the second front door between a third position and a fourth position.

14. The device of claim 13, further comprising a second rear cover magnet connected to the second rear cover to contact the second front door magnet, wherein the second front door is to lock to the second rear cover responsive to the second rear cover magnet contacting the first front door magnet.

15. The device of claim 11 , wherein the first position is an open position.

Description:
DOORS AND MAGNETIC LOCKS

BACKGROUND

[0001] Systems, such as sound devices, can use doors to cover components within the system. Systems generally use screws to assemble the doors to the system to cover the components of the system. The use of doors can protect the components of the system when not in use.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0002] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a system consistent with the disdosure.

[0003] Figure 2A illustrates an example of an apparatus in the open position consistent with the disclosure.

[0004] Figure 2B illustrates an example of an apparatus in the dosed position consistent with the disclosure.

[0005] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a device consistent with the disdosure.

[0006] Figure 4 illustrates an example apparatus including a processing resource and a memory resource consistent with the disclosure.

[0007] Figure 5 illustrates an example of a system consistent with the disdosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0008] A system can indude a door to cover components within the system, such as an imaging sensor. The system can attach the door using screws on the outer most surface of the door. Other devices can use a screw cover to hide the screws used to attach the door to the device. Some devices can attach the door using screws on the inner surface of the door. Assembling the screw on the inside of the door to avoid detection of the screw can prove difficult. That is, the screw may be added to an area with a small opening. Further, it can be difficult to screw the door to the device from the inside in the small opening, which can increase the production cost of the device. For instance, additional tools may be used to assemble the door, on the inside of the device, using the screw. In addition, assembling the door with a screw on the inside can make it difficult to repair the device, as it can be difficult to add the screw to a small area.

[0009] Accordingly, this disclosure describes doors with magnetic locks that transition to cover an imaging sensor in a manner that reduces the cost of the device production, makes it easier produce the device, and makes it easier for a user to repair the device, as compared to a device that does not use magnets to lock and/or dose the door. For example, the system can indude an imaging sensor covered by a door. The door can move between an open position and a dosed position. The door can be used to cover and/or protect the imaging sensor when the door is in a dosed position. The rear cover and the door can be removably connected. In some examples, a door magnet can be coupled to the door and a rear cover magnet can be coupled to the rear cover. The rear cover magnet can contact the door magnet to lock the door to the rear cover.

[0010] Figure 1 illustrates an example of a system 100 consistent with the disclosure. The system 100 can be implemented in a variety of electronic devices, such as audio devices, computing devices, music systems, etc., for example. In some examples, the system 100 can include a rear cover 104. In some examples, the rear cover 104 can be a magnetized sheet or other ferrous material. However, this disclosure is not so limited. For example, the rear cover 104 can be an unmagnetized sheet coupled to a rear cover magnet 122. The rear cover magnet 122 can be directly or indirectly coupled to the rear cover 104. It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "connected to," “coupled to," or “engaged with" another element, it may be directly connected, coupled, or engaged with the other element or intervening elements may be present. [0011] In some examples, the system 100 can include a front door 102. The front door 102 can be used to protect components of the system 100. That is, the system 100 can include an imaging sensor (e.g., imaging sensor 320 of Figure 3) which the front door 102 can be used to cover and/or protect. That is, in some examples, the front door 102 can be positioned in front of the imaging sensor to protect and/or cover the imaging sensor.

[0012] The system 100 can include a front door magnet 106 coupled to the front door 102. In some examples, the front door magnet 106 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 102. However, this disclosure is not so limited. For examples, the front door magnet 106 can be directly coupled to the front door 102. In some examples, the front door magnet 106 can be used to lock the front door 102 to the system 100. For example, the front door 102 can be locked to the rear cover 104. That is, the front door 102 can indirectly connect the rear cover 104, when the front door magnet 106 connects to a rear cover magnet 122. As used herein, a “door” refers to barrier at the entrance to an opening.

[0013] For instance, the rear cover 104 can be removably coupled to the front door 102, through the front door magnet 106 coupling with the rear cover magnet 122. For instance, the rear cover magnet 122 can contact the front door magnet 106 to temporarily lock the front door 102 to the rear cover 104.

[0014] In some examples, the front door 102 can transition between a first position and a second position. That is, the front door 102 can transition into a first position to expose the imaging sensor. Said differently, the front door 102 can expose the imaging sensor when in an open position. In addition, the front door 102 can transition into a second position to cover and/or protect the imaging sensor. Said differently, the front door 102 can cover the imaging sensor when in a closed position. [0015] In some examples, the front door 102 can transition in a first direction to place the front door 102 in an open position. The system 100 can transition into an open position and/or first position before the imaging sensor is activated. That is, the front door 102 can transition into an open position and/or first position to expose the imaging sensor so the imaging sensor can be used and/or accessed. [0016] In some examples, the front door 102 can transition in a second direction to place the front door 102 in a dosed position. The system 100 can transition into a dosed position and/or second position when the imaging sensor is no longer active. That is, the front door 102 can transition into a dosed position and/or second position to cover and/or protect the imaging sensor when the imaging sensor is deactivated. In some examples, the front door 102 can transition into a closed position and/or second position immediately after the imaging sensor is no longer active. However, this disdosure is not so limited. For example, in some examples, front door 102 can transition into a dosed position and/or second position after a predetermined time period following deactivation.

[0017] As described herein, the front door 102 can be directly or indirectly coupled to a front door magnet 106. In some examples, the front door magnet 106 can come in contact with a rear cover magnet 122, causing the front door 102 to securely lock to the rear cover 104. However, this disdosure is not so limited. In some examples, the rear cover 104 can be a magnetized surface (e.g., sheet, etc.) that can come in contact with the front door magnet 106 and lock the rear cover 104 to the front door 102.

[0018] In some examples, the system 100 can indude a lower screw 110 to help securely lock the front door 102 to the rear cover 104. For example, the lower screw 110 can engage with the rear cover 104 and lock the front door 102 to the rear cover 104 along with the front door magnet 106. In some examples, the lower screw 110 can engage with the components attached to the rear cover 104 to lock the front door 102 to the rear cover 104. The lower screw 110 can be positioned below the front door magnet 106. In some examples, the lower screw 110 can be coupled to the front door 102. That is, the lower screw 110 can be directly or indirectly coupled to the front door 102.

[0019] Figure 2A illustrates an example of an apparatus 240 in the open position consistent with the disclosure. Apparatus 240 can indude analogous or similar elements as Figure 1. For example, apparatus 240 can indude a front door 202, a front door magnet 206, and a lower screw 210. [0020] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a front door 202. The front door 202 can be used to cover and/or protect an imaging sensor. In some examples, the front door 202 can transition from a closed position to an open position (e.g., as illustrated in Figure 2A). In some examples, the first position is an open position. That is, the front door 202 can transition in a first direction 209 to transition into an open position and/or first position.

[0021] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a drive mechanism 218 to cause the front door 202 to transition from a second position to a first position. The drive mechanism 218 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition from the second position to the first position. That is, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force on components (e.g., drive link 208, inner slide rail 212) connected to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition from second position to first position. However, this disclosure is not so limited. For example, in some examples, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force directly on the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition from the second position to the first position. That is, the drive mechanism 218 can be directly coupled to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition from the second position to the first position. As used herein, an “inner slide rail" refers to an inner portion of a movable track used to transition another component.

[0022] As mentioned above, in some examples the apparatus 240 can include a drive link 208 and an inner slide rail 212. The drive mechanism 218 can cause the drive link 208, lead screw 216, and inner slide rail 212 to transition the front door 202 from a second position to a first position (e.g., open position). For instance, the front door 202 can be connected to the inner slide rail 212. That is, the front door 202 can transition as the inner slide rail 212 transitions. As used herein, a “drive link” refers to a component of a device that links a drive mechanism, such as drive mechanism 218, to another component of the device. In some examples, the inner slide rail 212 can be connected to the drive link 208. The drive link 208 can transition along a lead screw 216 connected to the drive mechanism 218 when the drive mechanism 218 exerts a force.

That is, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force that can cause the drive link 208 to move along the lead screw 216 and transition the inner slide rail 212 coupled to the front door 202 in a first direction 209 causing the front door 202 to transition into a first position. As used herein, a “lead screw” refers to a component connected to a drive mechanism that assist in the transition of another component. In some examples, the inner slide rail 212 can transition along an outer slide rail 214 as the front door 202 transitions into the first position (e.g., open position). As used herein, an “outer slide rail” refers to an outer portion of a movable track used to transition another component. [0023] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a front door magnet 206 and a lower screw 210. The front door magnet 206 and the lower screw 210 can be coupled to the drive link 208. The drive link 208 connected to the inner slide rail 212 can transition the front door 202 and the front door magnet 206 in a first direction 209 to open the front door 202. That is, the front door magnet 206 and the lower screw 210 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 202 via the drive link 208 and the inner slide rail 212.

[0024] Figure 2B illustrates an example of an apparatus 240 consistent with the disclosure. Figure 2B can include analogous or similar elements as Figures 1 and 2A. For example, Figure 2B can include a front door 202, a front door magnet 206, a drive link 208, a lower screw 210, a first direction 209, a second direction 211 , an inner slide rail 212, an outer slide rail 214, a lead screw 216, and a drive mechanism 218.

[0025] As previously described in connection with Figure 1 , the front door 202 can be used to cover and/or protect an imaging sensor. In some examples, the front door 202 can transition from an open position to a closed position. In some examples, the second position is a closed position (e.g., as illustrated in Figure 2B). That is, the front door 202 can transition in a second direction 211 to transition into a closed position and/or second position.

[0026] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a drive mechanism 218 to cause the front door 202 to transition from the first position to the second position. The drive mechanism 218 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition from the first position to the second position. That is, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force on components connected to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition. In some examples, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force directly on the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition. That is, the drive mechanism 218 can be directly coupled to the front door 202 to cause the front door 202 to transition.

[0027] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a drive link 208, a lead screw 216, and an inner slide rail 212. The drive mechanism 218 can cause the drive link 208 and inner slide rail 212 to transition the front door 202 from a first position into the second position (e.g., closed position). The drive link 208 can transition, in a second direction 211 , along a lead screw 216 connected to the drive mechanism 218 when the drive mechanism 218 exerts a force. That is, the drive mechanism 218 can exert a force that can cause the drive link 208 to move along the lead screw 216 and transition the inner slide rail 212 coupled to the front door 202 in a second direction 211 causing the front door 202 to transition into a second position. In some examples, the drive link 208 can be connected to the inner slide rail 212 to transition the inner slide rail

212 on a lead screw 216 in a first direction 209 and a second direction 211. In some examples, the inner slide rail 212 can transition along an outer slide rail 214 as the front door transitions into the second position (e.g., closed position).

[0028] In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a front door magnet 206. The front door magnet 206 can be coupled to the drive link 208. The drive link 208 connected to the inner slide rail 212 can transition the front door 202 and the front door magnet 206 in a first direction 209. That is, the front door magnet 206 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 202 via the drive link 208 and the inner slide rail 212. [0029] In some examples, the front door magnet 206 can be indirectly coupled to the front door 202 through an inner slide rail 212. The inner slide rail 212 can be connected to the front door 202 to transition the front door 202 from the first position to the second position. In addition, a drive mechanism 218 can exert a force on the inner slide rail 212 to transition the front door 202 from the first position to a second position. In some examples, the drive mechanism 218 can be connected to the inner slide rail 212 via a drive link 208.

[0030] In some examples, the front door magnet 206 coupled to the drive link 208 can lock the front door 202 to the rear cover (e.g., rear cover 104 of Figure 1). In some examples, the apparatus 240 can include a lower screw 210. Similar to the front door magnet 206, the lower screw 210 can be coupled to the drive link 208. As illustrated in Figure 2B, the lower screw 210 can be parallel (or substantially parallel) to the front door magnet 206. Like the front door magnet 206, the lower screw 210 can lock the front door 202 to the rear cover. That is, in some examples, the lower screw 210 can assist the front door magnet 206 in locking the front door 202 to the rear cover. In some examples, the lower screw 210 can engage with the rear cover and/or components of the rear cover to lock the front door 202 to the rear cover. As used herein, the term substantially intends that the characteristic does not have to be absolute but is close enough so as to achieve the characteristic. For example, “substantially parallel” is not limited to absolute parallel).

[0031] Figure 3 illustrates an example of a device 330 consistent with the disclosure. Figure 3 can include analogous or similar elements as Figures 1 and 2A-2B. For example, Figure 3 can include a first front door 302A that can be moved in a first direction 309 or a second direction 311.

[0032] As illustrated in Figure 3, the device 330 can include a first front door 302A. The first front door 302A can move and/or transition in a first direction 309 to transition the first front door 302A into a first position (e.g., an open position). In some examples, the first front door 302A can expose a first portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in an open position. In contrast, the first front door 302A can move and/or transition in a second direction 311 to transition the first front door 302A into a second position (e.g., a closed position). The first front door 302A can lock to the first rear cover (e.g., first rear cover 504A of Figure 5). In some examples, the first front door 302A can cover a first portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in a closed position, in some examples, the device 330 can include a first front door magnet (e.g., first front door magnet 506A of Figure 5) and a first rear cover magnet (e.g., first rear cover magnet 522A of Figure 5) to connect and lock the first front door 502A to the first rear cover.

[0033] In addition, the device 330 can include a second front door 302B. In some examples, the second front door 302B can be adjacent to the first front door 302A. The second front door 302B can move and/or transition in a second direction 311 to transition the second front door 302B into a third position (e.g., an open position). In some examples, the second front door 302B can expose a second portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in an open position. In contrast, the second front door 302B can move and/or transition in a first direction 309 to transition the second front door 302B into a fourth position (e.g., a closed position). The second front door 302B can lock to the second rear cover (e.g., second rear cover 504B of Figure 5) . In some examples, the second front door 302B can cover a second portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in a closed position. In various examples, the device 330 can include a second front door magnet (e.g., second front door magnet 506B of Figure 5) to contact the second rear cover magnet (e.g., second rear cover magnet 522B of Figure 5) and lock the second front door 302B to the second rear cover. Hence, the first front door 302A and the second front door 302B can have similar components connected to them and can function in a similar way. That is, the second front door 302B can perform similar function in the opposite direction of the first front door 302A.

[0034] However, this disclosure is not so limited. For example, the devices 330 can include one continuous rear cover. In addition, the second front door 302B can lock to the one continuous rear cover. That is, the one continuous rear cover can include a first rear cover magnet and a second rear cover magnet. The first front door magnet can contact the first rear cover magnet on the continuous rear cover and the second front door magnet can contact the second rear cover magnet on the continuous rear cover.

[0035] In some examples, the device 330 can include a first inner slide rail to transition a first front door 302A from a first position to a second position, where the first front door 302A can cover a first portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in the second position. In addition, the device 330 can include a second inner slide rail to transition a second front door 302B from a third position to a fourth position, where the second front door 302B can cover a second portion of the imaging sensor 320 when in the fourth position.

[0036] In some examples, the device 330 can include a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism can transition the first front door 302A into the second position and the second front door 302B into the fourth position to dose both the first front door 302A and the second front door 302B. In some examples, the drive mechanism can transition the first front door 302A and the second front door 302B using a first drive link and a second drive link. For example, the drive mechanism can exert a force on the first drive link connected to a first inner slide rail to transition the first front door 302A from the first position to the second position. Similarly, the drive mechanism can exert a force on the second drive link connected to a second inner slide rail to transition the second front door 302B from the third position to the fourth position. In some examples, the first front door magnet is coupled to the first front door 302A via the first drive link and the second front door magnet is coupled to the second front door 302B via the second drive link. [0037] In some examples, the device 330 can include a first lower screw and a first front door magnet on the first drive link to lock the first front door 302A to the first rear cover and a second lower screw and a second front door magnet on the second drive link to lock the second front door 302B to the second rear cover. A first rear cover magnet can contact the first front door magnet to lock the first rear cover. In addition, the first lower screw can simultaneously (or substantially simultaneously) engage the first front door to the first rear cover when the first front door magnet connects to the first rear cover magnet. Similarly, the second rear cover magnet can contact the second front door magnet to lock the second rear cover to the second front door. Further, the second lower screw can engage the second front door to the second rear cover when the second front door magnet connects to the second rear cover magnet.

[0038] Figure 4 illustrates an example apparatus 440 including a processing resource 441 and a memory resource 442 consistent with the disclosure. As illustrated in Figure 4, the apparatus 440 includes a processing resource 441 and a memory resource 442. The processing resource 441 is a hardware processing device such as a microprocessor, application specific instruction set processor, coprocessor, network processor, or similar hardware circuitry that causes machine-readable instructions to be executed. In some examples, the processing resource 441 can be a plurality of hardware processing devices that can cause machine-readable instructions to be executed. The processing resource 441 can include central processing devices (CPUs) among other types of processing devices. The processing resource 441 can also include dedicated circuits and/or state machines, such as in an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC), Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) or similar design- specific hardware. The memory resource 442 can be any type of volatile or non-volatile non-transitory memory, such as random-access memory (RAM), flash memory, read- only memory (ROM), storage volumes, a hard disk, or a combination thereof.

[0039] The memory resource 442 can store instructions thereon, such as instructions 443, 444. When executed by the processing resource 441 , the instructions can cause the apparatus 440 to perform specific tasks and/or functions. For example, the memory resource 442 can store instructions 443, that when executed by the processing resource 441 , cause the processing resource 441 to transition the first inner slide rail connected to the first front door and the second inner slide rail connected to the second front door. In some examples, the drive mechanism can cause the first front door to transition from a second position (e.g., closed position) to a first position (e.g., open position). That is, the first front door can move in a lateral direction away from a second front door to transition the first front door into an open position. In some examples, transitioning the first front door from a second position to a first position can expose a first portion of the imaging sensor on the device.

[0040] In some examples, the first front door magnet can be directly coupled to the first front door. In contrast, in various examples, the first front door magnet can be indirectly coupled to the first front door. That is, the first front door magnet can be coupled to the first drive link connected to the first front door. Hence, the first front door magnet and the first front door can be connected with intermediary elements.

[0041] In some examples, the drive mechanism can cause the first front door to transition from a first position (e.g., open position) to a second position (e.g., closed position). That is, the first front door can move in a lateral direction towards a second front door to transition the first front door into a closed position. In some examples, transitioning the first front door from a first position to a second position can cover and/or protect a first portion of the imaging sensor on the device.

[0042] In some examples, the drive mechanism can cause the second front door to transition from a fourth position (e.g., closed position) to a third position (e.g., open position). That is, the second front door can move in a lateral direction away from a first front door to transition the second front door into an open position. In some examples, transitioning the second front door from a fourth position to a third position can expose a second portion of the imaging sensor on the device. The drive mechanism can cause the first front door to transition and expose a second portion of the imaging sensor. [0043] In some examples, the second front door magnet can be directly coupled to the second front door. Conversely, the second front door magnet can be indirectly coupled to the second front door. That is, the second front door magnet can be coupled to the second drive link connected to the second front door. Hence, the second front door magnet and the second front door can be connected with intermediary elements. [0044] In some examples, the drive mechanism can cause the second front door to transition from a third position (e.g., open position) to a fourth position (e.g., closed position). That is, the second front door can move in a lateral direction towards a first front door to transition the second front door into a closed position. In some examples, transitioning the second front door from a third position to a fourth position can cover and/or protect a second portion of the imaging sensor on the device.

[0045] The memory resource 442 can store instructions 444, that when executed by the processing resource 441 , cause the processing resource 441 to activate an imaging sensor. In some examples, when the first front door and the second front door transitions into an open position the imaging sensor can be exposed. That is, the first front door can expose a first portion of the imaging sensor when the first front door transitions into a first position. Similarly, the second front door can expose a second portion of the imaging sensor when the second front door transitions into a third position. In some examples, the first front door and the second front door can transition into open positions before the imaging sensor activates. That is, the processing resource 441 can cause the imaging sensor to be uncovered before causing the imaging sensor to activate. In contrast, the first front door and the second front door can transition into a closed position after the imaging sensor is no longer active. In some examples, the first front door and the second front door can transition into a closed position in response to the imaging sensor being deactivated. However, this disclosure is not so limited. For example, in some examples, the first front door and the second front door can transition into a closed position predetermined amount of time after the imaging sensor is deactivated. For instance, the first front door and the second front door can transition into a closed position seconds, minutes, or hours after the imaging sensor is no longer active.

[0046] Figure 5 illustrates an example of a system 500 consistent with the disclosure. Figure 5 can include analogous or similar elements as Figures 1 , 2A, 2B, and 3. For example, Figure 5 can include a first front door 502A, second front door 502B, a first front door magnet 506A, a drive link 508, a lower screw 510, an inner slide rail 512, an outer slide rail 514, a lead screw 516, a rear cover 504, a rear cover magnet 522, imaging sensor 520, and a drive mechanism 518.

[0047] In some examples, as described herein, the system 500 can include a first front door 502A and a second front door 502B. The first front door 502A and the second front door 502B can each be used to cover a portion of the imaging sensor 520 when in a closed position. For example, the first front door 502A can cover a first portion of the imaging sensor 520 and the second front door 502B can cover a second portion of the imaging sensor 520. In some examples, the first front door 502A and the second front door 502B can transition between an open position and a closed position to expose the imaging sensor 520. When in the closed position, the first front door 502A and the second front door 502B can fully cover the imaging sensor 520.

[0048] In some examples, the system 500 can include a drive mechanism 518 to transition the first front door 502A and the second front door 502B between an open position and a closed position. While Figure 5 illustrates a single drive mechanism, it is understood that a plurality of drive mechanisms can be used. For example, each door (e.g., first front door 502A and second front door 502B) can have a drive mechanism connected to it.

[0049] In some examples, the first inner slide rail 512A can be coupled to the first front door 502A and the second inner slide rail 512B can be coupled to the second front door 502B. The first inner slide rail 512A can transition along a first outer slide rail 514A to cause the first front door 502A to transition between positions. In some examples, the first rear cover 504A can be connected to the first outer slide 514A and the second rear cover 504B can be connected to the second outer slide 5140B. For example, the first rear cover 504A can be connected to the first rear cover magnet 522A which contacts the first front door magnet 506A and indirectly couples the first inner slide rail 5120A and the first outer slide rail 514A, as described herein. Similarly, the second rear cover 504B can be connected to the second rear cover magnet 522B which contacts the second front door magnet 506B and indirectly couples the second inner slide rail 512B and the second outer slide rail 514B.

[0050] In some examples, the first inner slide rail 512A can be connected to the first drive link 508A. The first drive link 508A can laterally transition along a lead screw 516 to transition the first front door 502A between a closed position and an open position when the drive mechanism 518 exerts a force on the first drive link 508A. Similarly, the second inner slide rail 512B can transition along a second outer slide rail 514B to cause the second front door 502B to transition between positions. In some examples, the second inner slide rail 512B can be connected to the second drive link 508B. The second drive link 508B can laterally transition along a lead screw 516 to transition the second front door 502B between a closed position and an open position when the drive mechanism 518 exerts a force on the second drive link 508B.

[0051] In some examples, the system 100 can include a first front door magnet 506A coupled to the first drive link 508A and a second front door magnet 506B coupled to the second drive link 508B. That is, the first front door magnet 506A can be indirectly coupled to the first front door 502A and the second front door magnet 506B can be indirectly coupled to the second front door 502B.

[0052] In some examples, the system 500 can include a first lower screw 510A. The first lower screw 510A can engage with the first rear cover 504A to lock the first front door 502A to the first rear cover 504A when the first front door magnet 506A contacts a first rear cover magnet 522A. In some examples, the first lower screw 510A can directly or indirectly engage with the first rear cover 504A to lock the first front door 502A to the rear cover 504. In some examples, the first front door magnet 506A and the first lower screw 510A can be coupled to the first drive link 508A. That is, the first front door magnet 506A and the first lower screw 510A can be indirectly coupled to the first front door 502A and/or the first inner slide rail 512A and can indirectly connect the first front door 502A to the first rear cover 504A.

[0053] Similarly, the second front door magnet 506B can contact a second rear cover magnet 522B . That is, the second front door 502B can be locked to the second rear cover 504B when the second front door magnet 506B contacts the second rear cover magnet 522B. In some examples, the system 500 can include a second lower screw 510B. The second lower screw 510B can engage with the second rear cover 504B to lock the second front door 502B to the second rear cover 504B when the second front door magnet 506B contacts the second rear cover magnet 522B. In some examples, the second lower screw 510B can directly or indirectly engage with the rear cover 504 to lock the second front door 502B to the second rear cover 504B. In some examples, the second front door magnet 506B and the second lower screw 510B can be coupled to the second drive link 508B. That is, the second front door magnet 506B and the second lower screw 510B can be indirectly coupled to the second front door 502B and/or the second inner slide rail 512B and can indirectly connect to the second front door 502B to the second rear cover 504B.

[0054] The figures herein follow a numbering convention in which the first digit corresponds to the drawing figure number and the remaining digits identify an element or component in the drawing. Similar elements or components between different figures can be identified by the use of similar digits. For example, 102 can reference element “02” in Figure 1 , and a similar element can be referenced as 202 in Figure 2A.

[0055] Elements shown in the various figures herein can be capable of being added, exchanged, and/or eliminated so as to provide a number of additional examples of the disclosure. In addition, the proportion and the relative scale of the elements provided in the figures are intended to illustrate the examples of the disclosure and should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0056] The above specification and examples provide a description of the method and applications and use of the system and method of the present disclosure. Since many examples can be made without departing from the scope of the system and method, this specification merely sets forth some of the many possible example configurations and implementations.

It should be understood that the descriptions of various examples may not be drawn to scale and thus, the descriptions can have a different size and/or configuration other than as shown therein.